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To The Top of Denali

Climbing Adventures on North America's Highest Peak

Bill Sherwonit author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co

Published:15th Nov '12

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In this revised and updated third edition, Bill Sherwonit brings to life the adventure, heroism, triumph, and tragedy of climbing North America's highest peak, Denali. He offers great insight and tales of daring adventure for both experienced climbers and armchair explorers who wonder why people climb mountains. The book contains stores about some of the best known personalities associated with the mountain --- from Bradford Washburn to Vern Tejas. Sherwonit has added new records and climbing data along with some stories of new faces who have attempted the climb. He also updated the Park Service rules regarding climbing Denali.

"These marvelous stories demonstrate the risks and challenges of this 20,320-foot peak....An engaging and informative read."   ---The Booklist

 

ISBN: 9780882408941

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 408g

374 pages

Revised & Updated Third Edition